But what about now? If they were raised according to the traditional Manchu virtues, could Manchu girls really fight against those fierce Mongolian men and women?
If they get there and are led by the nose, how can they live up to their reputation as Manchu grandmothers?
Emperor Kangxi had a question mark in his mind.
Why did unmarried Manchu girls have a high status in their natal families in the past? Firstly, it was a Manchu tradition that their families valued them highly. Secondly, it was also because those girls earned their reputation themselves.
They earned respect because they did better; the Manchus have always been a people who admire strength.
Others were unaware of the controversy surrounding the Imperial Household Department's matrons, which prompted Emperor Kangxi to begin considering the matter.
After this incident, many ministers speculated that the powerful families of the Imperial Household Department had overstepped their bounds and offended Emperor Kangxi in some matters, which is why they were being punished by him.
Moreover, the dignity of the Qing Dynasty imperial family was indeed inviolable.
Few people would think that the emperor genuinely wanted to raise those princesses well, and that he had bigger ambitions.
Aside from those who had served Emperor Kangxi for many years and were well aware of his deep-seated strategies…
Emperor Kangxi believed that his Manchu aunts were not the kind of weak and timid little lambs, but truly capable women who could wield whips, mount horses, adapt to the climate of Mongolia, and gradually assimilate the Mongols.
That's precisely why he should raise those princesses well, as they will be a very important force for the Qing Dynasty in the future. He has never had the habit of looking down on women!
But when did his advocacy of Confucian culture gradually develop to the point where it has influenced this group of girls, including his princesses?
He fell into thought.
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Meanwhile, Consort De was like an ant on a hot pan. Lord Uya was imprisoned, but given his many years of connections in the palace, his time in prison wasn't too bad, and he had secretly sent someone to deliver a message to his daughter.
Since that palace maid returned, she was severely punished—all she did was talk nonsense to the Fourth Prince for so long without making anything clear. What use was she?
They were even scared back by some unknown person, and didn't get any promise from Yinzhen at all!
While Consort De was furious, the old nanny beside her simply stood there silently with her hands in her pockets, without making any statement.
She used to worry about Consort De the most. If anything happened to her, she would probably be even more anxious than Consort De, and would try her best to plan for her wholeheartedly. In fact, there are not many people in the palace who are truly clean. She had done some bad things for Consort De in the past, but now she stood silently...
Consort De glanced at her, then turned to look at Peach Blossom. "You tell me, should I go there in person?" she asked, frowning.
Because of the advice she had given her before, Peach Blossom had become someone she relied on more and more, and Consort De was also very willing to discuss things with her.
Peach Blossom rolled her eyes; she actually knew what Consort De was thinking.
It's simply that she didn't want to take any risks. If she had personally gone to find Yinzhen, there was a possibility that the Emperor and Consort Tongjia would have discovered it. If she were willing to go to find Yinzhen herself, she wouldn't have had to make so many trips back and forth, going through all this trouble!
Therefore, Consort De was unwilling to take even the slightest risk—even knowing that the outcome would definitely be better if she handled the matter herself.
The Fourth Prince may not listen to everyone, but he will listen to his own mother.
But Consort De was unwilling!
As a confidante of Consort De, she certainly wouldn't suggest that Consort De go in person. She could only offer a perfunctory reply: "If Your Majesty sends just any palace maid, the Fourth Prince certainly won't trust her easily. It has to be someone Your Majesty trusts most..." she said with a smile.
Her eyes darted around, revealing worry.
After saying that, she stood there smiling; she was certainly not the right person.
She has a delicate complexion, is young, and recently Consort De has asked her to do something, so she has a mission to complete!
Therefore, she is definitely not suitable to go see the Fourth Prince!
So who would be the most suitable person besides her?
It must be said that Peach Blossom is very good at understanding the mindset of Nobleman De.
The noblewoman's brow immediately relaxed. If she could handle this matter properly without having to do it herself, that would be the last thing she wanted!
Even without Peach Blossom's reminder, after she finished speaking, many people's eyes immediately turned to the old woman standing to the side.
The old woman froze for a moment, realizing that this little vixen had been waiting for her there!
I thought she would be a little more obedient, but it seems I've misjudged her all these years. A dog that bites doesn't bark.
Well, now they've gotten bolder and their wings have hardened; they've even started plotting against her.
The old woman lowered her head and gritted her teeth. "It's inconvenient for Your Highness to do this. Let this old servant go and persuade the Fourth Prince..." As she spoke, she regretted that she had followed the most ambitious young lady in the family into the palace.
What can we do if we don't agree?
She is still by Consort De's side and is there to do things for her.
When Consort De entered the palace, although she was initially a palace maid, Lady Uya had already planned that this nanny would be the one to enter the palace some time earlier than her.
So that she could wait until she was officially appointed as a mistress and continue to serve Consort De by offering advice and strategies.
Otherwise, someone like him, who was selected as a palace maid through the imperial concubine selection process and had no reliable people around him, would easily suffer losses and be bullied and schemed against.
Lord Uya's considerations were certainly very thorough.
Before this incident, the nanny had always believed her initial decision was absolutely correct. Now, seeing her so distraught, she couldn't help but feel a chill in her heart. After all, she had always been by the young mistress's side; was she really less important than a mere servant like Peach Blossom?
But as it turns out, it seems that it is indeed somewhat inferior.
All my years of planning and effort were no match for her sweet talk that won over the nobleman's heart!
Consort De was unaware of what she was thinking. At this moment, she smiled with satisfaction. In her mind, the old woman was a very capable person.
With her in charge this time, there definitely won't be any problems!
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If Yinzhen were just a 5-year-old child, he would definitely be at a loss after facing such a situation. However, encouraged by Yinqi's story and the words that Jingrou deliberately said, his heart had already undergone a change.
He decided to go to his mother and ask her for help.
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